I followed instructions from FAQ to the letter & so far so good. HOWEVER, The following excerpt has me a bit confused...I have 2 cutting , each with a bud on it, do I remove this bud at some stage of growth,e.i. when bud wilts or if it blooms, is it removed?

"The best canes are ones that have blooms on them, from the early stages of just opening, to those which have already started to wilt or drop petals. These are "softwood" cuttings, and are just perfect for rooting. Roses have hormones that reside in their new growth, and urge the rose to produce more growth, more quickly. This will also aid in rooting, if these newer cuttings are used."